Central Sterile Tech

Piedmont Healthcare; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to join our perioperative team. You will prepare sterile instrument sets and case carts accurately and efficiently for surgical procedures, ensuring safety and workflow.

Education: GED or HS diploma; CST certificate or CST program preferred. Experience: 3 years in Central Sterile preferred, or CST-certified candidates. Strong attention to detail and teamwork required. Join a culture focused on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Central Sterile Technician certificate or CST program preferred.
• 3 years of Central Sterile experience preferred or CST-certified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for assembly, decontamination, inspection, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Assemble and store medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Nursing to provide sterile instrument sets and case carts for procedures.
• Support workflow and provide superior customer service.

Skills

Sterilization

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Central Sterile Technician certificate / CST program

Job description

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
• Graduate of a Central Sterile Tech Required or
• In Lieu of CST Certificate, 3 years of Central Sterile experience Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of Central Sterile experience Required or
• No experience required if incumbent has a Central Sterile Tech certification Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• CCST - Certified Central Service Technician Preferred or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital